Description
Fluke 438-II Series 2 Power Quality and Energy Analyzer
Fluke 438-II Series 2 Power Quality and Energy Analyzer adds key mechanical measurement capabilities for electric motors to the cutting-edge power quality analysis functions of the Fluke 438-II Series 2Power Quality Analysers. Quickly and easily measure and analyse key electrical and mechanical performance parameters such as power, harmonics, motor speed, unbalance, torque and mechanical power without the use of mechanical sensors.
Features Fluke 438-II Series 2
1. Motor torque
Calculates the amount of rotational force (displayed in lb.ft or Nm) developed by a motor and transmitted to a driven mechanical load. The motor torque is the single most critical variable that characterises the instantaneous mechanical performance of rotating equipment driven by electric motors.
2. Motor speed
Provides the instantaneous motor shaft rotational speed. Combined with the motor torque, motor speed provides a snapshot of the mechanical performance of rotating equipment driven by electric motors.
3. Motor mechanical load
Measures the actual mechanical power (displayed in hp or kW) produced by motors and provides a direct link to overloading conditions without simply basing it on the motor current.
4. Motor efficiency
Shows the effectiveness of each motor within a machine, assembly line, plant, and/or facility in converting electric power to useful mechanical work. By properly aggregating the efficiencies of a population of motors the total (aggregate) efficiency can be estimated. Comparisons to expected motor efficiencies at observed operating conditions can help quantify the cost associated with motor energy inefficiency.
How it works
Using proprietary algorithms, the Fluke Power Quality and Motor Analyser uses three phase current and voltage waveforms to calculate motor torque, speed, load and efficiency at a 1 second update rate. The motor air gap field, as observed via the voltage/current waveforms, provides the basis for the measurements. Mechanical sensors and intrusive no-load motor testing is not required, making it faster than ever to analyse overall electric motor performance.
Measure and analyze critical electrical and mechanical performance parameters, such as power, harmonics, unbalance, motor speed, torque, and mechanical power without the need for mechanical sensors. Fluke 434-II, 435-II, and 437-II Power Quality Analyzer users can add motor analysis capabilities to existing units with the Fluke-438-II/MA Motor Analyzer upgrade kit. The 438-II uses data from the motor rating plate for both NEMA and IEC rated motors to assist in the calculation of mechanical parameters.
Other useful features Fluke 438-II Series 2
- Calculate mechanical efficiency and power without mechanical sensors. Simply connect to the input conditions
- Measure electrical power parameters such as voltage, current, power, apparent power, power factor, harmonic distortion and unbalance to identify characteristics that affect motor efficiency.
- Identify power quality problems such as dips, swells, transients, harmonics, and unbalance.
- Use a data logger to quickly record RMS data, and display half-cycle averages and waveforms to characterize electrical system dynamics (generator starts, UPS switches, etc.)
- Offers a waveform logger function to record 100/120 cycles (50/60 Hz) of each detected event, on all models, without adjustment.
- Using auto-switching mode to record waveform data at 200 kS/s on all phases simultaneously up to 6 kV
- Automatically calculates motor derating according to NEMA/IEC guidelines
Specifications Fluke 438-II Series 2
Drive Measurement Details |
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Motor Type | 3 phase asynchronous (induction) | |||
Resource | Variable Frequency Drive | |||
Motor Frequency Range | 40Hz to 70Hz | |||
Over/Undervoltage from Nominal V/f Curve (%) | -15% to +15% | |||
Carrier Frequency Range | 2.5kHz–20kHz | |||
Variable speed drive technology included in the 438-II |
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Inverter Type | VSI (voltage controlled) only* | |||
Control Method | V/f control, open loop vector, closed loop vector, drive by encoder. | |||
Frequency | 40 to 70 Hz | |||
* VSI drives are the most common drives. Alternative CSI drives are used in higher power applications. | ||||
Variable speed drive technology NOT covered in the 438-II |
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Inverter Type | CSI (current source inverter) | |||
Type of motor | Synchronous (DC, stepper, permanent magnet, etc.) | |||
Motor Frequency | <40 and >70 Hz | |||
Mechanical Specifications |
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Mechanical measurements can be performed on direct-on-line motors with a 3-wire connection. | ||||
Motor measurement |
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Range | Resolution | Accuracy | Default limits | |
Mechanical motor power |
0.7 kW to 746 kW
1 hp to 1000 hp |
0.1 kW
0.1 hp |
±3% 1
±3% 1 |
100% = power rating
100% = power rating |
Torque | 0 Nm to 10 000 Nm
0 lb ft to 10 000 lb ft |
0.1 Nm
0.1 lb ft |
±5% 1
±5% 1 |
100% = torque rating
100% = torque rating |
rpm | 0 rpm to 3600 rpm | 1 rpm | ±3% 1 | 100% = measured rpm |
Efficiency | 0% to 100% | 0.10% | ±3% 1 | Not available |
Unbalance (NEMA) | 0% to 100% | 0.10% | ±0.15% | 5% |
Harmonic Voltage Factor (NEMA) |
0 to 0.20 | 0.1 | ±1.5% | 0.15 |
Imbalance Derating Factor | 0.7 to 1.0 | 0.1 | indicative | Not available |
Harmonic Derating Factor | 0.7 to 1.0 | 0.1 | indicative | Not available |
Total NEMA Derating Factor | 0.5 to 1.0 | 0.1 | indicative | Not available |
Notes: | Supports NEMA A, B, C, D & E and IEC H and N type motor designs. Torque rating is calculated from power rating and speed rating. Motor Measurement update rate is 1x per second. Default Trend duration is 1 week. |
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1 Add 5% error when selecting motor design type Other Specifications are valid for Motor Power > 30% of rated power Specifications are valid at stable operating temperature. Run the motor for at least 1 hour at full load (2-3 hours if the motor is 50 HP or higher) to reach stable temperature |
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Product Specifications |
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Volt | Model | Measurement Range | Resolution | Accuracy |
Vrms (AC + DC) | 1 V to 1,000 V phase to neutral | 0.01 V | ± 0.1% of nominal voltage 1 | |
Vpk | 1 Vpk to 1,400 Vpk | 1 V | 5% of nominal voltage | |
Crest Factor (CF) Voltage | 1.0 > 2.8 | 0.01 | ±5% | |
Vrms½ | 0.1 V | ± 0.2% of nominal voltage | ||
Vfund | 0.1 V | ± 0.1% of nominal voltage | ||
Amps (AC + DC) | i430-Flex 1x | 5 A to 6000 A | 1 A | ±0.5% ±5 counts |
i430-Flex 10x | 0.5 A to 600 A | 0.1 A | ±0.5% ±5 counts | |
1mV/A 1x | 5 A to 2000 A | 1A | ±0.5% ±5 counts | |
1mV/A 10x | 0.5 AA to 200 A (AC only) | 0.1 A | ±0.5% ±5 counts | |
Apk | i430-Flex | 8400 Apk | 1 Arm | ±5% |
1mV/A | 5,500 Apks | 1 Arm | ±5% | |
Crest Factor (CF) | 1 to 10 | 0.01 | ±5% | |
Amps½ | i430-Flex 1x | 5 A to 6000 A | 1 A | ±1% ±10 counts |
i430-Flex 10x | 0.5 A to 600 A | 0.1 A | ±1% ±10 counts | |
1mV/A 1x | 5 A to 2000 A | 1 A | ±1% ±10 counts | |
1mV/A 10x | 0.5 AA to 200 A (AC only) | 0.1 A | ±1% ±10 counts | |
Fund | i430-Flex 1x | 5 A to 6000 A | 1 A | ±0.5% ±5 counts |
i430-Flex 10x | 0.5 A to 600 A | 0.1 A | ±0.5% ±5 counts | |
1mV/A 1x | 5 A to 2000 A | 1 A | ±0.5% ±5 counts | |
1mV/A 10x | 0.5 AA to 200 A (AC only) | 0.1 A | ±0.5% ±5 counts | |
Hz |
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Fluke 434 @ 50 Hz Nominal | 42.50 Hz to 57.50 Hz | 0.01 Hz | ±0.01 Hz | |
Fluke 434 @ 60 Hz Nominal | 51.00 Hz to 69.00 Hz | 0.01 Hz | ±0.01 Hz | |
Power Fluke 438-II Series 2 |
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Watts (VA, var) | i430-Flex | max 6000 MW | 0.1 W to 1 MW | ±1% ±10 counts |
1 mV/A | max 2,000 MW | 0.1 W to 1 MW | ±1% ±10 counts | |
Power Factor (Cos j / DPF) | 0 to 1 | 0.001 | ±0.1% @ nominal load condition | |
Energy Fluke 438-II Series 2 |
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kWh (kVAh, kvarh) | i430-Flex 10x | Depends on clamp scale setting and nominal V | ±1% ±10 counts | |
Energy Loss | i430-Flex 10x | Depends on clamp scale setting and nominal V | ±1% ±10 counts Excluding line resistance accuracy | |
Harmony |
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Harmonic Order (n) | DC, 1 to 50 Grouping: Harmonic grouping according to IEC 61000-4-7 | |||
Inter-Harmonic Order (n) | OFF, 1 to 50 Grouping: Harmonic and intraharmonic subgroups according to IEC 61000-4-7 | |||
Volts % | f | 0.0% to 100% | 0.1% | ±0.1% ±n x 0.1% |
r | 0.0% to 100% | 0.1% | ±0.1% ±n x 0.4% | |
Absolute | 0.0 to 1000 V | 0.1 V | ±5% 1 | |
THD | 0.0% to 100% | 0.1% | ±2.5% | |
Amps % | f | 0.0% to 100% | 0.1% | ±0.1% ±n x 0.1% |
r | 0.0% to 100% | 0.1% | ±0.1% ±n x 0.4% | |
Absolute | 0.0 to 600 A | 0.1 A | ±5% ±5 counts | |
THD | 0.0% to 100% | 0.1% | ±2.5% | |
Watts % | f or r | 0.0% to 100% | 0.1% | ±nx 2% |
Absolute | Depends on clamp scale setting and nominal V | — | ± 5 % ± n x 2 % ± 10 counts | |
THD | 0.0% to 100% | 0.1% | ±5% | |
Phase Angle | -360° to +0° | 1° | ±nx 1° | |
Flicker Fluke 438-II Series 2 |
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Plt, Pst, Pst(1min) Pinst | 0.00 to 20.00 | 0.01 | ±5% | |
Imbalance |
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Volts % | 0.0% to 20.0% | 0.1% | ±0.1% | |
Amps % | 0.0% to 20.0% | 0.1% | ±1% | |
Electrical signal |
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Threshold Level | Thresholds, limits and signaling durations are programmable for two signaling frequencies. | — | — | |
Signaling Frequency | 60 Hz to 3000 Hz | 0.1 Hz | ||
Relative V % | 0% to 100% | 0.10% | ±0.4% | |
Absolute V3s (3 seconds average) | 0.0 V to 1000 V | 0.1 V | ±5% of nominal voltage | |
General Specifications |
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Protective cover | Rugged, shockproof design with integrated IP51 water and dustproof protective case in accordance with IEC60529 when used in a tilted stand. Shock and vibration Shock 30 g, vibration: 3 g sinusoidal, random 0.03 g2/Hz in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 | |||
Screen | Brightness: 200 cd/m2 typical using power adapter, 90 cd/m2 typical using battery power Dimensions: 127 x 88 mm (153 mm/6.0 in diagonal) LCD resolution: 320 x 240 pixels Contrast and brightness: user-adjustable, temperature compensated | |||
Memory | 8GB SD card (SDHC, FAT32 compliant), up to 32GB optional. Save screen and some data memory for storing data including recording (depending on memory size). | |||
Real Time Clock | Time and date stamps for Trend mode, Transient view, System Monitor, and event capture | |||
Environment |
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Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ +40°C; +40°C ~ +50°C excluding battery | |||
Storage Temperature | -20°C~+60°C | |||
Humidity | +10°C ~ +30°C: 95% RH non-condensing +30°C ~ +40°C: 75% RH non-condensing +40°C ~ +50°C: 45% RH non-condensing |
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Maximum Operating Altitude | Up to 2,000 m (6,666 ft) for CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1,000 V Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) for CAT III 600 V, CAT II 1,000 V Maximum stowage altitude 12 km (40,000 ft) |
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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) | EN 61326 (2005-12) for emissions and immunity | |||
Interface | Mini-USB-B, Isolated USB port for PC connectivity SD card slot accessible behind the instrument battery | |||
Warranty | Three years (parts and service) for main instrument, one year for accessories |
Package include :
- Test lead set
- i430 Thin flexible current probes (4)
- Battery
- Power adapter
- 8GB SD card
- Soft carry case
- CD Rom with PowerLog 430-II software and user documentation
- 1 Year Warranty
Additional information
Lead Time | 5-7 days |
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Packaging | Box |
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